08 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1967
Page
1
New York state study shows Livingston County residents benefit from medicine and public health gains. The odds of men aged 23 reaching 54, and of women living through early marriage years, have improved since 1940. Read values include 96 out of 100 for offspring survival to marriage and 69 out of 100 men reaching 65.
Estate of Henry Danekas deceased with letters testamentary issued to Raymond P. Danekas of Flanagan Illinois. Claim date set for Monday September 4 1967. Clerk John Bradshaw signs dated July 27 1967. Attys Ortman Johnson Taylor 109 North Mill Street Pontiac Illinois.
Sharon E. Struebing of Dwight will graduate from Illinois State University Friday with honors and teach vocal music in Odell schools. She is one of four ISU seniors recognized for scholastic achievement with GPAs between 3.65 and 3.79.
Mary Martha Circle of Calvary Baptist Church met Friday evening in McMurray Hall. Mrs Wilbur Lesher led devotions and led a New Testament study noting Lydia and Priscilla. Thirteen members and one guest attended with scripture verses and color-book presentations. A work day report noted boxes of used clothing packed for a missionary family in Kentucky and other donations. Refreshments were served by Mrs Gertrude Lorance assisted by Mrs Clarence McDugle.
Chicago woman Marjorie Canan, 32, was ticketed by state police after an early morning crash on U S 66. Trooper Don Wahl investigated the 5:50 a.m. incident in which Canan’s auto left the roadway, swung back onto the road, and veered into a field on the right side.
In a speech addressing escalating city riots and national crime, L C Arends argues that the causes are complex and no quick fix exists. He criticizes calls for crash federal spending and urges long term programs while condemning political scapegoating and emphasis on minority rights over communal safety.
A Pontiac Daily Leader opinion argues that society should balance rights with responsibilities, calling for moral leadership from the White House to the Court House to restore public confidence and respect in government. The column contends individuals owe duties to society beyond personal rights.
Fragmentary line emphasizes respect for lawmakers enforcers interpreters and administrators of the law, urging adherence without fear or bias. The text reflects a civic ideal stressing impartial application of justice.
Mexico's industrial production climbed to eight billion dollars in 1966, up about 110 percent over ten years. The expansion has made the country self sufficient in many consumer goods and many capital goods.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rich and Jan hosted Mrs. Della King of Evenglow Lodge Pontiac on Sunday for Jet Kings 90th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rich Sophia Rich Fannié Habig and Edith Habig of Pontiac.
Dwight native C H Coughlin will retire on September 1 after 40 years with American Oil Company. He started in sales when living in Dwight and rose to general manager of sales of American Oil, a subsidiary of the company.
The figure joined Standard Oil of Indiana as a director in 1959 and advanced to vice president in charge of marketing in 1960, marking rapid ascent within the firm.
Circuit Court probate notice states letters of testamentary issued to Mac Ethel Faring of Illinois for the George W. Zollinger estate. Claim date set as Monday September 4, 1967. Attorney of record listed as Adsit Thompson Strock & Strong, Pontiac Illinois.
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